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The blessing and curse of COVID quarantines

The blessing and curse of COVID quarantines

When being forced to take a physical break reveals you needed a mental break
Aubrey Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter October 6, 2023

I’m not someone who measures school by counting down the days until my next break from it, but recently, I’ve felt like the weight of this semester has been getting incrementally more heavy — and...

Four (cheap) indie games that can give you a break

Four (cheap) indie games that can give you a break

The age of cozy gaming is in this fall
Sarah Fisher, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2023

My brother has long made fun of me for the types of games that I like to play — point- and click games or puzzle games without much in terms of combat or skillful maneuvering — saying that they “aren’t...

Sidewalk Symposium: Student Fashion

Students share their fashion philosophies outside the Elizabeth Huth Coates Library
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter September 17, 2023

Lucia Ridlen, sophomore philosophy and economics double-major What’s your overall aesthetic? “I don’t really consider myself to have an aesthetic. It really depends on what I’m feeling day-to-day....

Women's Basketball Team 1984-85

1980s to now: Trinity basketball’s on-court look

What has the development of the game meant for the uniforms of the Tigers?
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor September 15, 2023

When discussing the development of sports, one topic we may fail to discuss is the evolution of sports fashion. Trinity athletics is no stranger to change, with two of the school’s older programs —...

Don’t just be accurate, be interesting

Don’t just be accurate, be interesting

Three recent movies and series that show just what good period costuming can do
Sarah Fisher, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2023

At the 92nd Academy Awards three years ago, Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women” took home Best Costume Design, which caused a bit of a stir in the fashion historian community. This win seemed to be just...

Style isn’t straight-forward: Dressing outside the binary

Style isn’t straight-forward: Dressing outside the binary

Finding confidence and comfort in clothing choices while on a college campus
Aubrey Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter September 15, 2023

Most of the factors going into our outfits are so small we might not even realize we’re considering them, such as the weather, where we’re going and what we generally feel comfortable in. These factors...

Reduce, reuse, ReWear

Reduce, reuse, ReWear

Give your clothes a second chance
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Editor September 15, 2023

Tucked away in the Tiger’s Den of the Coates Student Center, there’s a little alcove filled with steel racks, hangers and clothes that are free for the Trinity community to take. The ReWear Closet,...

Get it right: Attack the opinion, not the person

Get it right: Attack the opinion, not the person

And if you’re able to do that, I might actually listen to what you’re saying
Diya Contractor, Copy Editor August 31, 2023

It’s all too predictable that the fall of an influential figure gives a microphone to ignorant individuals to speak their true thoughts. Whenever a feasible excuse to scrutinize someone’s behavior...

Think twice before booking your next island vacation

Think twice before booking your next island vacation

Hawaii has never been your utopia
Ashwini Vivek, Opinion Columnist August 31, 2023

With its sparkling water, swaying palm trees and exciting wildlife, Hawaii entices people from all over the world to vacation on its beaches. People flock to resorts and hotels, desperate for a place that...

Cassidy Maclean, sophomore, attended Swift's show in Houston.

Sidewalk Symposium: A not so Cruel Summer

Students share the impact Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour made on their summer.
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter August 31, 2023

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour made its monumental debut in March 2023. The landmark performance commemorating each of Swift’s 10 albums or “eras” amassed a historic audience that took pop culture by...

Staying cool as the shows bring the heat

Staying cool as the shows bring the heat

Tips from Trinity students on how to stay safe during the summer concert season
Aubrey Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter August 31, 2023

Despite record-breaking temperatures, this summer’s heat has not stopped music lovers from going to concerts, even at outdoor venues. While personal safety is a factor at any concert or large gathering,...

The stories and highlights of the Women's World Cup: What it means for the future of women’s soccer

The stories and highlights of the Women’s World Cup: What it means for the future of women’s soccer

Drama and intrigue made the ninth rendition of the Women’s World Cup such a pivotal event for women’s soccer.
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter August 31, 2023

The ninth Women's World Cup came to a close on Aug. 20 after the Spanish women’s national team defeated the English team by a score of 1-0, earning the Spanish team their first title. This tournament,...